MKV not showing up on XBox 360 but on Windows 7
Hi everyone!
I was searching the forums for a solution, but couldnt find anything that solves my problem.
The following divx components are installed on my Windows 7 x64 pc:
divx codec 6.9.1
h.264 decoder 1.1.0
divx plus media foundation components 1.0.0
+ AC3 Filter 1.63b
The MKV files, including "Big Buck Bunny" from the Divx Showcase, appear in the Windows Media Player and Windows Media Center and play correctly.
But they dont show up on the XBox 360 Media Center! Ive tried re-adding the XBox as an extender several times and also reinstalled the Divx package - without improvement.
I remember that a few MKV files did show up on the XBox sometime in the beginnung after installing the divx package and i even played a file. But shortly after that the XBox extender refreshed the library with a short "bing" and the files never showed up again...
Any help is much appreciated!
Wrong again... It's war59312's comment that I'm referring to.
(Is there no way edit previous comments on this forum?)
New try... My last post showed up at wrong place :-|
As mentioned in #2, only stereo and AC3 audio works here. Is there a soultion to the DTS problem?
As mentioned above, only stereo and AC3 audio works here. Is there a soultion to the DTS problem?
Hi,
All right I had this problem too. I had a clean install of Windows 7 x64 and DivX 8 package.
Like two others above said all it takes is a simple registry change to fix the problem.
Old:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\.mkv]
@="MatroskaVideo"
New:
Windows Registry Editor Version 5.00
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\.mkv]
@="MKVFile"
"Content Type"="video/x-matroska"
"PerceivedType"="video"
Just save new to a .reg file and import. If your xbox is running at the moment turn it off and then turn it back on.
Now launch Windows Media Center on your xbox 360 after making the above registry fix. Now all .mkv files will appear and hopefully will play just fine.
I played a few different .mkv files and found that only stereo and 5.1 AC3 audio is supported.
If you try and play a .mkv file with DTS audio you get "Files needed to display video are not installed or are not working correctly. Restart Windows Media Center or restart the computer."
Hope that helps to make the fix clear. Now if only DivX would include this registry change with their installer.
Take Care,
Will
PS: This forum's preview page when I made this post is a bit broke.
Did anyone find a solution for this yet?
Same for me too...
Win7 Proffesional x64
Divx Pro Codec 6.9.2
ac3 filter 1.63b
One day (about a month ago) no more MKV's. I can finally see the files and thumbnails in WMC 7 extender on 360 in Movies and Videos Blades, but they won't play. They all play perfectly on my PC. If I convert them with DivX Plus Converter 8.0 to a DivX HD file (720p) than they work on 360 but they are verry choppy and it takes a while.
Thanx
Update:
I've found a solution, I found a LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\.mkv key that it's like HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.mkv but not equal.
If you enters the (DefaultValue), Content Type and PerceivedType like in the HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT key... it works! I can see the MKV files at XBOX360 side and play all of them!
Those two keys are identical for me.
[HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\.mkv]
@="divx_mkv_file"
"Content Type"="video/x-matroska"
"PerceivedType"="video"
"DivX.AAR.backup"="MKVFile"
"DivX.backup"="MKVFile"
Can someone please explain this process for someone like me who has never edited their registry before?
I got this far: clicked start, clicked run. Typed "regedit" clicked ok. Found the two folders you mentioned.
But what do you mean when you say.. "If you enters the (DefaultValue), Content Type and PerceivedType like in the HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT key" ????
Sorry if this seems like a dumb question...I'm still learning! please explain step by step.
By the way i am having the same issue....mkv file can play just fine with windows media player on my pc(win7 64bit) now that I have installed new Divx codec(but no sound!). Then I got AC3 and that fixed the sound issue. But mkv files are still not showing up on my xbox360.
Thank you so much!
i did this processes in the registry and now a can see the mkv thumbnail on my xbox but it doesn't play the move i'm getting an Error: "video error
files bedded to display video are not installed or are not working correctly. restart window..."
any ideas?
I am having the same problem.
My mkv file plays on Windows in Media Center, but it will not show in the folder on the 360 MCE.
If I change the extension to .avi it shows up and plays fine on the 360.
How do I get it to show up without having to change the extension?
Hi
I've the same problem with my W7 x64, DivX, AC3, XBox 360.
I've find this, when you right click any mp4 file on W7, the menu shows an entry to "Play to XBox360", but on MKV files this entry is missing.
I hope this helps anyone to guess what's the problem
Update:
I've the solution, I found a LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\.mkv key that it's like HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.mkv but not equal.
If you enters the (DefaultValue), Content Type and PerceivedType like in the HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT key... it works! I can see the MKV files at XBOX360 side and play them!
Play MKV on 360 works with this method
Basically what works for me is as Ultra... posted
Make sure the HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.mkv match whats in LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\.mkv folder.
To edit the Registry on windows 7, go to start >> search bar at the bottom of start( also known as search programs and files)>> type>> Regedit>> hit enter.
Search for the Folders HKEY_CLASSES_ROOT\.mkv match whats in LOCAL_MACHINE\SOFTWARE\Classes\.mkv
Right click in a blank space so that you get the "new" option then create a new string. Once created you then right on it to modify the value so that both folders content and value match. Then Restart your pc and xbo360 media center select and play your MKV. good luck it worked for me.
Default data value = divx_mkv_file
content data Value = video/x-matroska
Divx.backup data Value = MKVFile
Perceivedtype data Value = video
I already done the registry edit like you said and it's work (I run x86 Win7). But the quality is very poor and it's not stable, some movies got freeze.
DivX should done their job better...
Looking forward for any improvement.
Same problem guys... c'mon there has to be a solution. I've got Win7 Ultimate ver. 7600 and everything installed, .MKV's play fine on the PC now with thumbnails and everything but I can't get them to show up on the 360. :(
Same here
c'mon, their has to be a solution
Hi Holypipe
Have you found a solution to this yet?? I am having exactly the same problem. MKV files will not show up in Media Centre on my 360, but they do show up and play fine on my Windows 7 machine.
I have reinstalled divx and the MC extender (xbox) several times and in various different orders but no luck.
Could anyone shed some light onto what is causing this problem, I cant tell you how badly I want my 360 to play MKV's
Padd.
need some guidance
Same issue here. The mkv files (720p/1080p) don't show up on the xbox360. Says "There are no items in the library yet........"
Anyone have any ideas?
Same here
I came across a post from Xmods and it solved all my problems! He's put together a package with instructions and software (legal, no cracks). After installing all of it I can now finally play mkv through my Xbox 360! Download the package here:
http://360patches.com/Xmods/How.To.Play.MKV.On.Xbox360.rar
All credit goes to Xmods for finding this little gem.
Good luck everyone!
MicaH_Z
Tried out this .rar file, it's got all the needed installs such as divx, the tech preview and the ac3 filter along with a few other bits and pieces along with a txt file on how/what order to install it all, unfortunately it still didn't work for me, I still can't see .MKV files on the 360... thanks anyway though.
I do a lot of research on this, but I haven't ever come across reading about such a solution at any forums. I would rather read the discussion first, than install/download a RAR directly.
So, anyone does this work?
I have Win 7 Pro 64bit and an Xbox 360.
I have been pulling my hair out for weeks trying to get this working. I have followed dozens of how-to's on this, installed the Divx software, reinstalled it. I have uninstalled basically anything that has to do with a codec or WMC or video players, etc., and reinstalled all of it, and have had NO luck with any of it. I cannot see the MKV files on my 360 no matter what.
I have tried the registry hack also.
WMP 11 plays the MKV files just fine. When I click play-to, it acts like it is going to do something, but then just sits there forever. As soon as I pick a regular AVI file, it fires right up and starts playing.
If I rename the MKV files to AVI, then it is hit or miss. Some play just fine, and others will play for a second, or just go to the first frame in the video and freeze. I then try to play it using the Video Library instead of the 360 WMC, and I get an error 69-C00d36c4.
Am I doing something wrong? Every other thing with Windows 7 and the Xbox 360 seems to be working very well. I don't understand why I read so many "All I did was install the Divx software, and within seconds, I was watching MKVs on my 360" and I am struggling with it.
Please can someone help me out before I format my Windows 7 machine and/or throw my Xbox out the window?